Namibian President Calls for Peace as DRC Conflict Intensifies.
President Nangolo Mbumba urged diplomatic solutions to the Democratic Republic of Congo crisis during Friday's diplomatic corps meeting. He expressed deep concern about the conflict's potential to expand into neighboring regions.
The statement came as Southern African leaders gathered in Harare, Zimbabwe, for an emergency summit on the DRC situation. Namibian Defence Minister Frans Kapofi represented the country at the SADC meeting, chaired by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Fresh fighting erupted this week in Goma, home to over two million people, as M23 rebels made major advances. Reports indicate clashes between DRC and Rwandan forces along their border.
"Namibia will continue to advocate for dialogue to bring warring parties to the negotiating table," Mbumba said, emphasizing the need for lasting peace.
Rwanda's new high commissioner to Namibia, Emmanuel Hategeka, presented his credentials to President Mbumba at the State House on Friday. He highlighted Rwanda's commitment to regional stability.
"Rwanda plays a major role in peacekeeping missions across Africa and worldwide," Hategeka said. He stressed the importance of addressing the root causes of the eastern DRC crisis through political rather than military means.
President Nangolo Mbumba urged diplomatic solutions to the Democratic Republic of Congo crisis during Friday's diplomatic corps meeting. He expressed deep concern about the conflict's potential to expand into neighboring regions.
The statement came as Southern African leaders gathered in Harare, Zimbabwe, for an emergency summit on the DRC situation. Namibian Defence Minister Frans Kapofi represented the country at the SADC meeting, chaired by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Fresh fighting erupted this week in Goma, home to over two million people, as M23 rebels made major advances. Reports indicate clashes between DRC and Rwandan forces along their border.
"Namibia will continue to advocate for dialogue to bring warring parties to the negotiating table," Mbumba said, emphasizing the need for lasting peace.
Rwanda's new high commissioner to Namibia, Emmanuel Hategeka, presented his credentials to President Mbumba at the State House on Friday. He highlighted Rwanda's commitment to regional stability.
"Rwanda plays a major role in peacekeeping missions across Africa and worldwide," Hategeka said. He stressed the importance of addressing the root causes of the eastern DRC crisis through political rather than military means.
